Replacing Blades

IMPORTANT: Operating with loose blade hardware will damage the blade holder and blades. Whenever the blades have been removed or replaced, blade hardware MUST also be replaced. Always use genuine John Deere parts. Check blade hardware torque after one hour of operation and every ten hours thereafter.

NOTE: Suction blades have cutting edge on one side only. Note blade rotation when installing blades. (See DIRECTION OF BLADE ROTATION in this section.)

LX4; Tailwheel support must be removed to locate blade access hole.

1. LX4; Remove tailwheel support. (See REMOVING AND INSTALLING TAILWHEEL SUPPORT in this section.)

2. Manually rotate driveline to align lock nut (B) with access hole (A) in top of deck. Position torque multiplier, as shown, to replace blades. Discard mounting hardware.

3. Install new hardware and tighten lock nut (B) according to specifications.

Specification

Blade Hardware -Torque 585 N·m (433 lb-ft)

4. LX4; Install tailwheel support.


A-Access Hole
B-Lock Nut

W05165
W01655

Position to Loosen

W01654

Position to Tighten

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